CarrieOnTalks- Sarta Designs

One day I am scrolling along Tumblr looking at cute skirts and the next I am obsessed with Sarta Designs. Alex, the designer behind Sarta Designs, started her shop July of 2013. Something really unique about her skirts is that she takes custom orders. All you have to do is send her pictures of the color you want and you are set. She doesn't just stop at skirts she also does adorable sashes and hair bows! You all have to go check her out! Hope you enjoy the interview. :)



1. Hi Alex! So you started your shop in July of 2013, what inspired you to start making, and selling, your own skirts?

I love skirts, but I could never find exactly what I wanted. I wanted a quality skirt with pockets that fit perfectly. Doesn’t seem like a lot to ask for, right? But apparently it was because I could hardly ever find anything, and whenever I did, I needed to pay an arm and a leg for it! I realized that I could use the sewing skills I acquired in high school to just make myself a skirt using my measurements to ensure it fit me perfectly. I had friends and sorority sisters interested as well, and it turned into this fun small business!

 

2. You work with a lot of different patterns for your skirts, what is your absolute favorite pattern?

This is a hard one, because I think it changes on a weekly basis. I think it always comes back to anything that looks great with my pearls!

 

3. Who is your favorite fashion designer, and what inspires your skirt designs?

Kate Spade is my absolute favorite. I fall in love with every piece of hers, whether it’s clothing or accessories. Her brand is full of class, charm, and style, and that’s what inspires my pieces as well.

 

4. How would you describe your personal style in three words?

I’m having a hard time with this one. I’m actually sitting her scrolling through my Pinterest boards and trying to summarize it. Let’s go with these: Classic, Elegant, and Colorful.

 

5. If you had to pick one quote to live your life by what would it be?

“Life is short. Buy the shoes.”

 

6. Do you want to make designing a career, or is it just a fun hobby for now?

It started out as something to do for fun, and has gone above a hobby, but I wouldn’t call it a “job.” I’m a senior in college and getting my degree in Marketing, so hopefully I will be doing something with that! I don’t see myself making this a career (as in all that I do), but I do see myself continuing this as a side business for as long as it continues to be successful! I have been so blessed by the success that I have seen, and it truly is a joy to make custom pieces for people every day.

 

7. What is your favorite store to shop at?

For clothes, Loft. For everything else, Kate Spade.

 

8. How much time to you spend each week picking out fabrics and making skirts?

I browse a good bit online for fabrics and for inspiration. Pinterest and fashion blogs definitely help me get ready for upcoming trends and seasons. I spend a LOT of time making skirts. Thankfully since I am home for the summer, my younger sister (who also learned to sew in high school) is helping me a lot while I am at my internship (yes, this is not all that I do!). I would say I spend at least 15-20 hours a week making skirts.

 

9. Who is your celebrity fashion icon?

Audrey Hepburn, without a doubt.

 

10. What is your favorite thing to do to help you relax?

I love to snuggle up to my dog and my boyfriend and watch Netflix. Right now we are switching between “The Walking Dead” and “Orange is the New Black.”



 

I really hope you all enjoyed learning about a new shop or finding out more about a shop you already know. Thank you Alex for letting me interview you, it was so much fun!

What was your favorite part of the interview?

Thanks for reading,

xoxo

Carrie